People around the world have taken to messaging apps to share knowledge around COVID-19. However, these 'dark social' channels can become breeding grounds of misinformation. WhatsApp is taking a stand to protect users by introducing forward limits on messages.

It’s generally accepted that people shouldn’t believe everything that they read online. But what role can brands play in combating misinformation? A study has revealed that people want businesses to take action against fake news, especially when it directly implicates the company.

From stockpiling toilet paper to dropping £100 on a plain t-shirt, hype can get people doing all sorts of seemingly strange things. Canvas8 spoke to Gemma Milne, author of Smoke & Mirrors, to learn more about this psychological phenomenon and the role it can play in a public health crisis.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top immunologist, has attracted a dedicated stanbase due to leading the US in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. His popularity sheds some light on how people’s attitudes to experts, and leaders, may change in a post-pandemic world.